Shutter-fold awning



June 7,1949. H, KADLEC 2,472,429

SHUTTER-FOLD AWNING Filed Oct. 18, 1946 I sheets-sheet 1 v INVENTQR. 2 JOHN H.KA DLECK v June 7, 1949. J. H. KADLECK SHUTTERFOLD AWNING 2 Sheets- -Sheet 2 Filed Oct. 18, 1946 v INVENTOR. JOHN H.KALECK ATTD RN EYE Patented June 7, 1949 war UNITED STATES rtur-OFFIC M 33: $1335.11? an.

Application October 18, 1946, Serial No. 704,148

2 Claims.

This invention relates to a shutter-fold awning, which may be constructed of any durable material such as wood, metal, plastics and the like, and can be made to fit any size window, door or porch, or any place where an awning is desired, providing there is ample space for the erection thereof.

An object of the invention is to provide a rigid awning that may be folded into closed, inoperative position, in the same manner as ordinary window shutters are closed over the window open- Another object of the invention is to provide an awning that is simple in construction, durable and efficient in operation and can be inexpensively manufactured.

With the above and other objects and advantages in view, the invention consists of the novel details of construction, arrangement and combination of parts more fully hereinafter described, claimed and illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure l is an exterior elevational view of an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 is a sectional view on the line 2-2 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is an elevational view of the supporting members of the device; and

Figure 4 is an elevational interior view of the awning in closed or folded position.

Referring more in detail to the drawings, the reference numeral l9 designates the supporting frame which comprises top and bottom and intermediate bows II. The bows at their ends are joined by cross-bars l2, and reinforcing blocks l3 are interposed between the bows and crossbars, and are connected thereto in spaced relation to each other.

Secured to the cross-bars at the center there of in perpendicular relation thereto is the tie board M which retains the bows in parallel spaced relation to each other. The bottom and top cross-bars are secured to the lower side of the board [4, but the intermediate cross-bar is secured to the upper side of the board 14.

Secured to the outer surface of the bows H in spaced parallel relation to each other are the top slats l5, and the top and bottom edges of the slats form somewhat the same contour as the bows. Secured to the under surface of the bows H are the bottom slats l6 which are so spaced that a slat IE will underlie the space between two upper slats l5. Thus arranged, the slats will prevent the direct rays of the sun penetrating through the awning, but will permit the light to show through, as well as affording plenty of ventilation. The bows thus form spacers for the top and bottom slats, and the offset relation of the slats provides a perfect sunshade without eliminating all of the light.

The upper cross-bar is secured to the side of the house I! or other support by hinges i8, thus the frame It! can be swung outwardly at an angle or be in close contact with the side of the house.

Secured to the top and bottom cross-bars at each end thereof by pivot bolts l9 are the inclined top members 20 of the side frames, and these members follow the inclination of the frame I0. Secured to the upper ends of the members 20 are the vertical end members 2!, and the horizontal bottom members 22 secured to the bottom end of the members 20 and 2! form the side frames which are triangular in formation.

Secured to the inner surfaces of the side frames are the inner slats 23, and the outer slats 24 are secured to the outer surfaces of the side frames in offset relation to the inside slats in the same manner as are the slats on the frame l8.

The side frames can be swung into folded position, as shown in Figure 4, and the frame It] will then lie fiat against the side frames. In use, the side frame will be swung outwardly to support the frame It, and latch 25 secured to the house will engage the headed bolts 26 to retain the sides in operative position. Since the upper and lower cross-bars are secured to the undersurface of the board M, cutouts 21 are provided at each end of these cross-bars to accommodate the outer bottom slats for the proper spacing thereof.

There has thus been provided an awning that can be folded into closed position, similar to house shutters, and in raised operative position will prevent the direct rays of the sun from penetrating therethrough, while still providing plenty of light and ventilation.

It is believed that from the foregoing description, the construction and operation of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and it is to be understood that changes in the minor details of construction, arrangement and combination of parts may be resorted to, provided they fall within the spirit of the invention, and the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:

1. A device of the character described, comprising a supporting frame formed of upper and lower and intermediate bows, cross-bars secured to the ends of said bows, a tie board connected to said cr0ss-bars at the center thereof, and spacing said cross-bars at the ends and center of said tie board, inner and outer slats secured to said bows in oiTset relation to each other, means for hingedly supporting said frame on a house, and side frames for supporting said frame in inclined relation with the house.

2. The invention as in claim 1 wherein said side frames arecpivotaily coim'eotedito-thev sup;- ported frame, slats are "secured "to said side frames in oifset relation to each other, and means is 4 provided for retaining said side frames in fixed relation to said house.

JOHN HENRY KADLECK.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 296,144 Davis Apr. 1, 1884 2,117,320 Hawley May 17, 1938 

